Donald Trump Orders Start of Education Department Dismantling

The move requires Congressional approval for full implementation and faces legal challenges and criticism for potential harm to vulnerable students.

President Trump has signed a decree directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, transferring its responsibilities to states.
The department cannot be fully eliminated without Congressional approval, requiring 60 Senate votes, which Republicans currently lack.
Key programs, including student grants and funding for disadvantaged schools, are set to be preserved despite the dismantling process.
The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, teacher unions, and parents, who argue it threatens public education and increases inequality.
Legal challenges are anticipated as questions arise about the constitutionality of dismantling a federal agency without Congressional consent.